Supporting organisations: Kundanlal Gangani Foundation, Nirzar Kala Sansthan, Yugpath Foundation

Kathak Ashwamedh Season 3 -

The Biggest InternationalKathak Dance Competition

Kathak Ashwamedh 2026

Season 3

  • Rewards More Than
    Rs. 3 Lakhs
  • Two GroupsJunior 15 to 24  I  Senior 25 to 40
  • Registration FeeJunior-Rs.1800/-  I  Senior -Rs.2500/-
Kathak dancer in a red and green costume

Registration

Rules & Regulations

  • Age of the participants should be 15 to 25 years and 26 to 35 years. No one below or above this range can participate in Kathak Aswamedh. Proper ID proof showing age is compulsory.
  • Participants has to fill online form for entry and obtain the participation token by paying proper fees online.
  • There is no minimum criteria for the education of participants. Participants can participate in kathak Ashwamedh regardless of his educational qualification.
  • The duration for the first round is 8 mins.
  • First round can be on recorded music which participant should bring in MP3 format. (Full sequence should be in one file)
  • Participant has to submit his/her MP3 recording along with the token one hour prior to the contest, at Venue.
  • Date is 26th to 28th & Venue will be Shahid Smarak, Raipur.
  • Participant need to present a solo recital of 5 to 8 minuits in traditional format for the first round. Presentation should be divided as 4-5 min. technical (Taal) and 3-4 min. Abhinaya.
  • Participants are expected in the traditional kathak costume and jewelry with Chongroos.
  • Judgment will be done by panel of 3 Judges Internationally acclaimed dancers and rhythmist of the filed.
  • Judges can stop the performance by playing buzzer anytime after 3 mins if the performance is not up to the mark to qualify.
  • Decision of the panel will be final, no objections of any sort will be entertained.
  • If qualified for second round participants will perform in second round next day at same venue.
  • In second round Participant need to present a solo recital of 12 to 15 minuits in traditional format live with 3-4 musicians. Presentation should be divided as 8-9 min. technical (Taal) and 5-7 min. Abhinaya.
  • Only 5 mins will be given for stage preparation, instrument tuning on stage.
  • If qualified for final round participants will have to perform next day at the same venue.
  • In second round Participant need to present a solo recital professionally for 30 minuits in traditional format live with 3-4 musicians. Presentation should be divided as technical (Taal) and Abhinaya.
  • Organizing team holds the rights to amend the rules and regulation time to time without any prior notice.

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